plate no. 5906

Street in Samois

oilImpressionismcityscapestreetbuildingsskyarchitectureshadowsvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and broken color techniques to create a sense of depth and light.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, buildings, and ground, focusing on the overall value relationships.
step 03
Begin adding layers of broken color to the sky, buildings, and ground, using short, choppy brushstrokes.
step 04
Develop the shadows and highlights on the buildings and street, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 05
Add details such as windows, doors, and vegetation, using smaller brushes.
step 06
Refine the edges of the buildings and objects, softening some areas and sharpening others.
step 07
Add final touches and highlights to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Step back and assess the painting, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · sap green

Mix blues and white for the sky, varying the proportions for subtle shifts in tone. Use yellow ochre, raw umber, and white for the buildings and street, adding touches of burnt sienna for warmth and sap green for vegetation.

techniques